Clara Blanche “Roper” Patterson, age 93 of Alpharetta, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Blanche was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Canton, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Patterson; sisters, Lavora Roper DeLong, Vicie Roper Hulsey, Charlsie Roper Darracott, Elliece Roper Butterworth; brothers, Norman Roper, Lester Roper and a great grandson, Peyton Lawson. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Tom Lawson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Allen and Evelyn Roper, Ray and Louelle Roper, Clay Roper all of Gainesville; sisters-in-law, Hazel Andrews of Lincolnton, NC, Frances Summey of Liberty, SC, Patsy Green of Gaffney, SC; grandsons, Mark (Danielle) Lawson, Steven (Nichole) Lawson; great grandchildren, Morgan, Ansley, Mason, Nate, Addison and Brant Lawson along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 9th at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com

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